Daily Republican., 1887-02-10
ATLANTIC orrY,


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Rev \ srk Home Journal, Jan. 50, lss7.
There isan cir Of newness and fresh |
ness about Atlantic City now which no |
one can fall TO recognize. The car.
penter and painter have held the town
since Ito evacuation by the summer
army, and have left their marks on |
cottage and hotel. Two large hotels
have been lifted bodily from their
foundations and moved down toward
the beach. In their new locations
they have also been enlarged and i'm
proved, 20 10 TO become practically
new houses. For several years past
the owners OF these hotels have found
themselves getting farther away from
the sea. Land was being made for
them BY the recession Of the ocean, and
% Neptune seemed inclined to retreat,
the landsmen determined to pursue,
and the winter guests of these houses
will find their quarters overlooking
the waves this season.
Another largo hotel has been com
pletety remodeled and considerably
enlarged. In all these latest improve
ments the latest appliances have been
used which would enhance the com.
fort or contribute to the luxury Of the
guests. The houses will be thoroughly
heated, and large spaces have been set
apart for glass enclosed porticos,
wherein the most delicate invalid can
enjoy all the blessings Of the glorious
sunlight without exposure to the wind
or weather.
Very many Of the other hotels have
been improved and RENTED, and several
new ones have been erected. The
cottages look bright and cheerful in
their new dresses OF fresh paint, and
the genial winter sunlight, bathing In
all Its brightness, makes the city by
the sea more attractive than ever.
There has been no storm this winter
70 injure the piers or the board
walk. The board walk Is q
distinctive feature of Atlantic
City. II il the common property Of
sll, and 1t is broad enough and long
enough 70 accommodate everybody.
A morning walk over the boards from
Excursion House to Inlet, with the
great Atlantic breaking against their
supports, and the genial breeze from
the Gulf Stream tanning ones cheeks,
will bring the ruddy glow OF health to
the faces of those who have vainly
tried TO gain 1t elsewhere.
The sanitary arrangements of the
city are now excellent. The new sys-
TEN of drainage adopted last year
works very satisfactorily. and over
comes the only natural disadvantage
the city ever had to contend against
With an excellent system OF artificial
drainage, and every essential elemen,
of health making In location and sur
roundings, Atlantic City Is certain tt
win and maintain high rank among
the famous sanitaria Of the world.
Not only 10 its winter Temperature
mild, genial and bright, but there L
always . fresh, bracing air which
mAkes out-of.door exercise POSITIVE
delight.
The ocean sun -parlors are also yer,
attractive features Of life on the beach
These are great glass enclosed pavil
ions, built on the strand, where on
may sit all day and read or watch tn
sver-changing waves. In fine weathe
at midday the parlors are exchanges
for the beach. and here. snugly wrap
ped, one sits 10 the sand and LITERAL,
revels In the wealth OF sun and air
There are very few days too inclemen
for going out, snow melts as fast as
falls, and rain makes no mud. On
eats and sleeps in the hotel and spend
ones evenings there, but the hours O
the day. all too short, are passed II
the open air. The natural result @
this kind OF living Is the acquisition o
health and strength.
To the people Of New York and tn
East, Atlantic City is peculiarly al
tractive. Even If they are south war
bound Atlantic City is on their way
and stay of few weeks will Away
result In pleasure and benefit.
From New York the express trai
leaving foot of Courtlandt ard De-
: Dresses streets at p. m, makes dire,
connection for Atlantic City by wa
of Trenton and Camden. A throug
parlor car Is attached to this trair
/ which runs through TO the sea in lou
. and three quarter honrs.
II About February the season will |
fully open, and the engagements
. advance indicate very success
full winter and spring. Represent
tives of the best society Of all the citi'
. OF the Eastern and Middle States gath
here during February and March, ar
from brilliant social circle, who tai
their recreation in a restful and the
pleasure in an unconventional way.